Selen Günay (b. 2001, Lüleburgaz) is a design professional with a BA in Interior Architecture from Marmara University. Experienced in furniture & architectural design, exhibition & event organization, cross-functional project management across international projects.
Her practice integrates spatial thinking with visual storytelling across video, sculpture and visual content. Her practice approaches memory as a material shaped by place, politics and identity. Moving between minimalism and maximalism, her works allow excess or a word to carry meaning. Informed by psychology, philosophy and science, she explores rational systems, desire and vulnerability, prioritizing slow, ethical and open ended processes.
Project Coordinator - Student Culture Hub, Denmark Technical University
Aug 2024 – Aug 2025 | Copenhagen, Denmark
Planned and organized over 12 intercultural events and workshops for 600+ international students, significantly increasing participation by 60% compared to the previous year.
Promoted cultural sustainability and engagement through the European Union’s ESC project.
Assistant & Curator - Pi Artworks Contemporary Art Gallery
Nov 2023 – July 2024 | Istanbul, Turkey
Collaborated on curating exhibitions at major international art fairs (e.g Contemporary Istanbul, Frieze London), reaching thousands of visitors.
Managed artist relations, exhibition layout, and contributed to international projects with German, French, English and Turkish collaborators.
Design Intern - Ballast Nedam
Sep 2023 | Utrecht, Netherlands
Gained practical experience in sustainable architectural and heritage design, an internship awarded as the winner of the “Design the Sustainable Future” national competition (1st Prize, Product Category).
Interior Designer - Devel Furniture
Feb 2021 – Nov 2022 | Istanbul, Turkey
Designed and produced over 10 custom furniture projects, several of which were imported internationally.
Created architectural drawings while also optimizing 3D workflows for increased efficiency.
Utopia Workshops Residency
2024 | Baksı Museum, Bayburt, Turkey
Fused contemporary art with local craftsmanship to create and exhibit an art piece with Sculpture Artists.
Exhibited Design Project, ArchInterior Design Meeting
2024 | French Palace, Istanbul, Turkey
Selected among top student works nationwide.
1st Place, Product Category, Design the Sustainable Future Competition
2023 | Utrecht, Netherlands
Gained a valuable internship for a sustainable design project.
Scholarship Recipient, Archaeological Field Trip
2023 | Aegean Side, Turkey
Gained hands-on insight into architectural and historical heritage.
High Honour Student, Marmara University
2024 | Istanbul, Turkey
Top 10 student
Art History Specialization Certificate
2023 | Anadolu University, Turkey
Completed a program to deepen understanding of art movements.
CPH:DOX Film Festival
2025 | Copenhagen, Denmark
Roskilde Festival
2025 | Roskilde, Denmark
Fashion Show Fine Chaos
2025 | Copenhagen, Denmark
Ortabahçe Magazine
2022-2024 | Istanbul, Turkey